Vegetarian Vietnamese Broth

Ingredients

• 8 cups clear vegetable stock
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 8 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped coarsely
• 1 small onion, diced
• 1 inch piece ginger

• 2 (3 inch)  cinnamon sticks
• 2 pods star anise
• 2 large bay leaves

Directions

1. 1

   Put stock, soy sauce, garlic, and onion in a large stockpot and bring to a boil over medium heat.

2. 2

   Meanwhile, char ginger on all sides over an open gas flame or in a small skillet. Add to the stock.

3. 3

   Add the cinnamon sticks, star anise, and bay leaves to the broth.

4. 4

   Reduce the heat to low.

5. 5

   Simmer, partially covered, for 20-25 minutes.

6. 6

   Remove solids with a slotted spoon or strain the broth through a fine-mesh sieve.

7. 7

   Adjust seasonings if necessary.

8. 8

   Return to pot and keep hot until ready to use in soup.